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What’s in a Spacer — February News 2025

By Paul Swift | February 13, 2025

The Bicycle Fit advantage comes big in small ways. Our 2.2mm Pedal Spacer is designed for optimal fit and aesthetics, ensuring superior performance. The outer diameter (O.D.) is precisely engineered to fit seamlessly into any crank arm preventing potential damage that larger diameter spacers may FORM. Why NINETYK Saddles  After years of testing thousands of…

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Why “2 Degrees” Make a Difference – December Newsletter

By Paul Swift | December 20, 2024

Things evolve—or do they? When I first developed cleat wedges in the 1990s, I introduced 1-degree and 0.5-degree wedges. While the 0.5-degree option never made it to production, the 1-degree wedges quickly became a standard in bike fitting. Early surveys revealed an intriguing trend: the average cyclist used 2.2 wedges per foot. It might sound…

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19mm Pedal Spacers: Engineered to be Stronger Than Ever – November Newsletter

By Paul Swift | December 14, 2024

Bicycle Fit revamped the classic 20mm pedal spacer, refining it to 19mm for a slightly closer, more precise fit. It’s also now made of a more robust chromoly-plated steel to handle any journey. For the serious bike fitter looking to fine-tune their client’s ride. Fitters that order regularly suggest as often as 30% plus of…

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Equipment Tells a Story – October Newsletter

By Paul Swift | December 9, 2024

Equipment Tells a Story One of my favorite sayings when teaching bike fitting is, “Equipment tells a story.” The wear on your bike isn’t just random—it reveals critical insights into your fit and riding style. My question to you as a bike fitter is: Are you reading those stories? If not, you are often missing…